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War in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Taliban Threaten Tarin Kot Again
By Shawn Snow
Tarin Kot finds itself once again under threat of collapse.
General Raziq: Kabul’s Man in Southern Afghanistan
By Shawn Snow
The Afghan government's reliance on Abdul Raziq highlights Kabul’s reliance on warlords for its war strategy.
Tarin Kot: The City that Launched Karzai Under Threat of Collapse
By Shawn Snow
The collapse of the provincial capital would deal a significant blow to the Afghan government.
US Army to Deploy 1,400 Airborne Troops to Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Elements of the 101st Airborne Division will be deployed to support counterterrorism operations in the country.
The Battle for Helmand: Afghanistan's Largest Province May Fall Entirely to the Taliban
By Ankit Panda
Helmand, the nexus of opium production in Afghanistan, may fall entirely into the Taliban's hands.
It's Official: 8,400 US Troops Will Remain in Afghanistan Beyond 2016
By Ankit Panda
The number represents a modest decrease from current levels, but an increase over the planned 5,500.
Afghanistan: 14 Nepali Security Guards Killed in Suicide Bomber Attack in Kabul
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Bomb attacks in Kabul and other parts of the country killed at least 23 on Monday.
US Troops Have New Powers in Afghanistan. What Exactly Does That Mean?
By Ankit Panda
It's unclear what changes the Obama administration just implemented for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Ashraf Ghani's New Plan to Win Afghanistan's Long War Against the Taliban
By Samimullah Arif
Afghanistan's president appears determined to move beyond peace talks.
Taliban Launch Spring Offensive in Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taliban promise large-scale attacks, assassinations, and a war of attrition during this year’s fighting season.
Afghanistan: Lessons Learned for the 2016 Fighting Season
By Shawn Snow
The situation is not all bad, but Afghan forces need to learn the lessons of 2015.
Why India Transferred Attack Helicopters to Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
India's attack helicopter transfer to Afghanistan suggests a new era in ties between New Delhi and Kabul.